# App Hide vs Photo Vault

The clearest difference is rating: App Hide at 5.0 against Photo Vault's 2.3. App Hide also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Photo Vault's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. App Hide sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Photo Vault sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

App Hide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

App Hide ships an update fortnightly, Photo Vault monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | App Hide | Photo Vault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-hide-app-lock/id6473813617/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-vault-keeps-safe-locker/id6763567203/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 130 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [志勇 苏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631154393) | [Swifty Brains LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844558566) |

## What reviewers say

### App Hide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-hide-app-lock/id6473813617)

Securely hide your applications and games behind a PIN password. This app acts as a disguise assistant, ensuring your private content remains inaccessible to others. Protect your secrets with encrypted access.

**Highlights:** Hide applications, Hide games, PIN password protection, Encrypt applications, Disguise assistant

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe to weekly membership | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly membership | $6.99 | one-time |
| Monthly membership | $14.99 | one-time |
| Quarterly membership | $29.99 | one-time |
| Annual membership | $39.99 | one-time |


### Photo Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-vault-keeps-safe-locker/id6763567203)

Securely hide your private photos and videos in an encrypted, PIN-protected vault. Access your media across devices with cloud backup and enjoy a private browser for discreet browsing. Protect your personal files from unwanted access.

**Highlights:** Secure cloud backup, Unlimited device storage, Fake PIN protection, Private browser, Custom app icons, Break-in alerts with intruder photos, PIN, Touch ID, and Face ID access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Secret Vault PREMIUM | $8.99 | per month |
| Secret Vault PREMIUM | $17.99 | per year |
| Secure Photos PREMIUM | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is App Hide free?

App Hide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Photo Vault free?

Photo Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, App Hide or Photo Vault?

App Hide is rated higher. App Hide averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Photo Vault averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do App Hide or Photo Vault have ads?

Both App Hide and Photo Vault show ads.

### Which is updated more often, App Hide or Photo Vault?

App Hide ships an update fortnightly, and Photo Vault monthly. Most recently, App Hide was updated on October 24, 2026 and Photo Vault on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*